Preliminary assessment of a prototype advanced mobility device in the work environment of veterans with spinal cord injury
| Authors: | Coviello, D. M., Zanis, D. A., & Lynch, K. |
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| Year Published | 2004 |
| Publication | NeuroRehabilitation |
| Volume | 19 |
| Number | 2 |
| Pages | 161-170 |
| Publisher | IOS Press |
| Background |
Many environments are not accessible to individuals that use wheelchairs for ambulation. |
| Purpose |
The purpose of this study was to collect data on the potential for the Independence 3000 IBOT Transporter to improve employment satisfaction of veterans who use wheelchairs to work. |
| Setting |
Various offices made up the setting. |
| Sample |
Subjects were recruited from the Washington Office of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Four male veterans with traumatic spinal cord injury were selected to participate in the study. |
| Data Collection |
Observations were made by trained clinicians and participants responded to a survey. |
| Control |
There was no control or comparison condition. |
| Findings |
Half of the users felt that the IBOT would help them at work and all users felt it should be made available to veterans who use wheelchairs. |
| Conclusions |
A larger study should be conducted to determine if the IBOT affects work performance and the ability to return to work. |
| URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15201475 |
| Disabilities | Orthopedic impairments |
| Populations | Male | Veterans |
| Outcomes | Other |
| NIDILRR Funded | Yes |
| Research Design | Qualitative |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |